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one of america's top terror targets is dead, killed in yemen. president obama says that his death sends a clear message. >> make no mistake, this is further proof that al qaeda and its affiliates will not find a safe haven anywhere in the world. a doctor in the protests continue across the country and we get a rare look at what follows friday prayers. enshrining a fresh light on city living. making urban dwellers think about their environment and a new way. -- in a new way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the man described as al qaeda's most serious threat to the west has been killed in yemen. he inspired terror plot on both sides of the atlantic including one to blow up a plane bound for detroit at christmas 2009. according to officials, he was killed today when his convoy was attacked by an american drone. >> eloquent, inspirational, and effective. he got his followers to attack the west. now he is killed along with his companions in a u.s. air strike in yemen hailed by washington. >> they will find no safe haven
one of america's top terror targets is dead, killed in yemen. president obama says that his death sends a clear message. >> make no mistake, this is further proof that al qaeda and its affiliates will not find a safe haven anywhere in the world. a doctor in the protests continue across the country and we get a rare look at what follows friday prayers. enshrining a fresh light on city living. making urban dwellers think about their environment and a new way. -- in a new way. welcome to our...
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>> yemen is part of the battlefield. al qaeda in the arabian peninsula it is an organization that has clearly demonstrated its purpose in attacking the united states. >> the administration said that it did this with the cooperation of the president and his government. it still wants them to transfer power as quickly as possible. can they be sure of that such cooperation? >> we had good intelligence today. whether that came from the government or other figures, i do not know. the government has cooperated with the united states and the past. it needs to be part of a transformation. >> thank you for joining us. moving to syria, security forces have again reportedly opened fire on protesters falling friday prayers. tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the country. this video is believed to be a syrian town. she visited a mosque in damascus to gauge the mood inside syria. >> friday prayers in the northern suburbs of damascus. there have been protests here today. the soldiers are out in force. the pres
>> yemen is part of the battlefield. al qaeda in the arabian peninsula it is an organization that has clearly demonstrated its purpose in attacking the united states. >> the administration said that it did this with the cooperation of the president and his government. it still wants them to transfer power as quickly as possible. can they be sure of that such cooperation? >> we had good intelligence today. whether that came from the government or other figures, i do not know....
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the president of yemen, ali abdullah saleh, has returned to the country after three months in saudi arabia where he was treated for injuries after an assassination attempt. mr. saleh called for cease-fire to end several days of violence in sanaa, but there are renewed clashes between those loyal to the president and tribesmen opposed to his rule. unconfirmed reports say 13 have been killed. the funeral of the assassinated former afghan president has taken place in kabul amidst strict security. he was killed on tuesday by a bomb hidden in a turban worn by a man claiming to be a taliban envoy. aid workers in pakistan say it's taking too long to get emergency supplies to parts of the country swamped by flooding. the disaster has killed more than 350 people and around eight million more are affected. our correspondent has traveled to the southern province where there's a desperate shortage of food, shelter and medicine. >> camped out alongside stagnant flood waters, more than a month into this disaster, here's what many flood victims call home. though millions are destitute, there are few aid
the president of yemen, ali abdullah saleh, has returned to the country after three months in saudi arabia where he was treated for injuries after an assassination attempt. mr. saleh called for cease-fire to end several days of violence in sanaa, but there are renewed clashes between those loyal to the president and tribesmen opposed to his rule. unconfirmed reports say 13 have been killed. the funeral of the assassinated former afghan president has taken place in kabul amidst strict security....
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the president of yemen has returned to the country after three months in saudi arabia where he was being treated for injuries after an assassination attempt. he called for a cease-fire. that has been renewed clashes between forces loyal to president saleh and armed tribesmen opposed to his rule. the funeral of the former afghan president has taken place amid strict security. the ceremony was held inside of the presidential compound. he was killed by a bomb hidden in a turban. aid workers in pakistan say it is taking far too long to get emergency supplies to parts of the country swamped by recent flooding. it has already killed 350 people and 8 million more are affected. there is a desperate shortage of food, shelter, and medicine. >> camped out alongside stagnant floodwaters. more than a month into this disaster, here is what many flood victims call home. millions are destitute, there are few 8 agencies to be seen. these families have been reached by a save the children mobile clinic. -- there are few aid agencies to be seen. this family lost everything. this woman has borne the brunt. t
the president of yemen has returned to the country after three months in saudi arabia where he was being treated for injuries after an assassination attempt. he called for a cease-fire. that has been renewed clashes between forces loyal to president saleh and armed tribesmen opposed to his rule. the funeral of the former afghan president has taken place amid strict security. the ceremony was held inside of the presidential compound. he was killed by a bomb hidden in a turban. aid workers in...
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i think among anti-government forces is spreading in yemen. at least six people are reportedly dead. snipers shot dead two women in the central square. pop benedict lebron-- pope bene -- pope benedict warned catholics not to sacrifice at 64 power. at the united nations, world leaders continue to address the general assembly. among them was mahmoud ahmadinejad. he said the 9/11 attacks were used as a pretext by the u.s. delegation and other western diplomat. it was the controversial bid by palestine for membership in the u.n. that continues to dominate. the u.n. special representative for the middle east peace process is here. the u.k. prime minister, david cameron, echoed president obama today saying palestinian membership could not replace a peace agreement. isn't this a sign that the palestinians have given up on the peace process? >> i hope not. this is not what we are hearing from president abbas. he has told the secretary general back negotiations remain his priority. -- that negotiations remain his priority. this could be a reflection of
i think among anti-government forces is spreading in yemen. at least six people are reportedly dead. snipers shot dead two women in the central square. pop benedict lebron-- pope bene -- pope benedict warned catholics not to sacrifice at 64 power. at the united nations, world leaders continue to address the general assembly. among them was mahmoud ahmadinejad. he said the 9/11 attacks were used as a pretext by the u.s. delegation and other western diplomat. it was the controversial bid by...
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yemen is the basis for al qaeda. could al qaeda benefit if a ruthless dictator who is on america's side of falls? there is another complication. there are more than two sides in yemen's struggle. >> the protesters are stuck in a power struggle between two prominent thinkers. you have the president's families who are still in the palace. you have a very prominent rival army general that came out earlier this year to support protesters. >> tonight, some sort of cease- fire appears to be taking hold in yemen. there is no sign of fundamental change in favorite of the ordinary people of the yemen. >> you are watching "bbc world news america." a change in the ranks after years of the ban on gays serving in the u.s. military is repealed. now to the london olympics that start in just 300 days from now. thousands of athletes are getting ready for the big event. >> in the high arctic, one man begins his mission. alex discover this island seven years ago when it was revealed by and melting glacier. he has returned with a team o
yemen is the basis for al qaeda. could al qaeda benefit if a ruthless dictator who is on america's side of falls? there is another complication. there are more than two sides in yemen's struggle. >> the protesters are stuck in a power struggle between two prominent thinkers. you have the president's families who are still in the palace. you have a very prominent rival army general that came out earlier this year to support protesters. >> tonight, some sort of cease- fire appears to...
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in yemen, at least six people have died in clashes between supporters and opponents of president saleh. by nightfall, there were reports a ceasefire had been negotiated by the vice president of yemen and western ambassadors. "we will stand with you." that was the pledge from president obama to the libyan people, as he announced that the american ambassador is on his way back to tripoli to reopen the embassy there. >> on the ground, fighting continued. fighters loyal to the interim council prepare to launch fresh assaults in an attempt to finally captured sirte. we are on the road to sirte and filed this report. >> that are well drilled civilians, and certainly have the firepower. their shells are bombarding the gates of sirte, striking the pro-gaddafi position. up at the front lines, they have taken control of another village on the long road. we pushed ahead to the edge of the fighting. >> they down. get down. stay down. >> the national transitional council forces here have been fighting just over this hill. a few minutes ago, a couple of rockets came in. everybody is nervous. we are
in yemen, at least six people have died in clashes between supporters and opponents of president saleh. by nightfall, there were reports a ceasefire had been negotiated by the vice president of yemen and western ambassadors. "we will stand with you." that was the pledge from president obama to the libyan people, as he announced that the american ambassador is on his way back to tripoli to reopen the embassy there. >> on the ground, fighting continued. fighters loyal to the...
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the protesters are demanding that the long time yemen ruler leave office for good. and in this new confrontation between the demonstrators and the security forces, many more casualties today and with a make-shift clinic. it has forced yemen and a greater devastation back into the government arena. >> we call for the government to end attacks under human rights law. the governments will investigate and hold accountable all of those responsible for these act. it's unfortunate that those accidents occurred yesterday and when problems were appearing. >> the president left for treatment to saudi arabia when severely wounded and still there. and he told last week the vice president to discuss a deal in which he would step down if immunity. and the president has backed down three times from signing deals. there is not just upsurge in clashes, and more violence in the arab nation. and u.n. and others have arrived to provide solution. >> the arab spring continues there in yemen and other news reports from london, news international will pay out 4,734,000 over the phone hacki
the protesters are demanding that the long time yemen ruler leave office for good. and in this new confrontation between the demonstrators and the security forces, many more casualties today and with a make-shift clinic. it has forced yemen and a greater devastation back into the government arena. >> we call for the government to end attacks under human rights law. the governments will investigate and hold accountable all of those responsible for these act. it's unfortunate that those...
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navigator was likely intoxicated, having consumed about a glass of vodka. 50 people have been killed in yemen, where violence has escalated once again. this is one of the deadliest crackdowns since pro-democracy demonstrations began in the country eight months ago. the interest directed at president saleh, who is been in saudi arabia since june, recovering from an assassination attempt. let's get the story. >> the second day of deadly violence in the yemeni capital. the street battle is bringing to an end what is effectively a political stalemate lasted for months. the protesters have been trying to extend the area where they have been camping in thousands, demanding that these long time yemeni ruler, president saleh, leave office for good.
navigator was likely intoxicated, having consumed about a glass of vodka. 50 people have been killed in yemen, where violence has escalated once again. this is one of the deadliest crackdowns since pro-democracy demonstrations began in the country eight months ago. the interest directed at president saleh, who is been in saudi arabia since june, recovering from an assassination attempt. let's get the story. >> the second day of deadly violence in the yemeni capital. the street battle is...
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in full compliance with yemen's obligations under international human rights law. >> the government's will investigate and hold accountable all those responsible for these attacks. it is unfortunate that those events yesterday occurred at a time while some solutions for the political crisis started to appear. >> saleh greater than left for treatment in saudi arabia -- president saleh left for setti arabia after an assassination attempt. last week ahmadinejad said he would discuss the deal under which would step down in return for immunity. the president has backed away three times from signing bills -- signing deals. it is not just sanaa see in an upsurge in clashes. more evidence on the pressure on government is rising rapidly in the arab world's poorest nation. u.n. and all of voice and arrive to make fresh every to find a solution. opposition leaders and protests will continue. bbc news. >> the arab spring continues. in southeast asia, heavy monsoon rains are hampering efforts to reach the survivors of an earthquake in the himalayan mountains. at least 50 people have been killed an
in full compliance with yemen's obligations under international human rights law. >> the government's will investigate and hold accountable all those responsible for these attacks. it is unfortunate that those events yesterday occurred at a time while some solutions for the political crisis started to appear. >> saleh greater than left for treatment in saudi arabia -- president saleh left for setti arabia after an assassination attempt. last week ahmadinejad said he would discuss...